And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. Genesis 32:24
Sometimes your toughest battles will be with God, not the devil. There’s a “Jacob” in every one of us, and God wants to deal with him. The same God who asked Jacob, “What’s your name?” will ask you to identify yourself too. Until you’re willing to face yourself, nothing in your life will change. God had to break Jacob in order to bless him. He got his blessings at the same time he got his limp.
Do you really want the blessing of God upon your life? Before you answer that, consider these questions carefully:
(1) Am I willing to let go of what I want, if it’s not God’s will for me?
(2) Do I covet what others have, instead of waiting on God’s provision for me?
(3) Am I always talking about “my rights” because I haven’t surrendered them to the Lord?
(4) Do I truly love others and think of them first?
(5) Am I practising the daily disciplines of prayer and Bible reading?
(6) Am I allowing God to do my public relations, instead of promoting myself?
(7) Am I expressing joy in the midst of adversity, and through it, trusting God to produce in me the character of Jesus?
(8) Am I taking “risks” in obedience to Christ, instead of giving in to fear and “playing it safe?” Your answer to these questions will determine your discipleship, your direction, and your destiny! Take some time and think about it.
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I battle every day with why i can not just say yes to JESUS and keep on going. When just out of the blue it hits me that i want the ways of the world and deep down in my heart i just know i need to put JESUS first. My wife and I are involved in teen and kids ministry. I love MY JESUS with all of my heart i truly know he loves me. So i just do not know what is holding me back from loving the Lords ways and not mine. I pray that GOD could use me and my wife in the ministry efectively. I just know i could do more for GODS kingdom. I pray that GOD could motivate me to spend more time at church and retirement homes and nursing homes praying with people. I could talk about JESUS forever so GOD bless you all and keep up the good work. JIMMY G